Evergreen Shrub – Red iamond Loropetalum

Red Diamond Loropetalum 

Botanical name: loropetalum chinese ‘shang-red’ 

Beginner friendly?: moderate

Average size at maturity: about 6 ft in height and in spread 

Bloom time: late winter/early spring and re-blooming in the summer/fall months 

Hardy zone: zones 7-10 

Flower color: red

Foliage color: purple/red 

Growth rate: grows 6-12 inches per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the spring when the plant has finished blooming from the winter blooming season 

Propagation methods: propagate with new growth cuttings in the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: accent plant, border/hedge, foundation planting, mass planting

Special features: re-bloomer, deer resistant, drought tolerant 

Light needs: no more than 4 hours of sun  per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top several inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer once a year in the early spring to promote re-blooming periods throughout the year 

Best time to plant: spring or fall 

Best type of soil: sand, loam 

Companion plants: azaleas, hydrangeas, camellias 

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no